RIDERS’ EQUIPMENT Body Protectors - A body protector MUST conform to (BS) EN 13158: 2009 or CSN EN 13158: 2009. Skull Caps - All jockeys in Britain must wear a skull cap that meets either PAS015:2011 or (BS) EN 1384: 2012. The latter standard will be withdrawn as an acceptable standard under the Rules of […]
Midlands Area Point-to-Point Association
The Regulations and Instructions for Point-to-Point Steeple Chases 2015/16 will be available on the website from 8th October. Please find below some of the key amendments to the Point-to-Point Regulations for the 2015-16 season: 1. ELIGIBILITY – The dates for eligibility roll forward in line with the 2015/16 season. 2. PENALTIES, WEIGHTS & ALLOWANCES […]
Long-serving Point-to-Point videographers David and Barbara Jones were presented with the Mark Ashton Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding contribution to Midlands area Point-to-Point racing at the region's annual awards evening at Shearsby Bath on 26th September. The dinner was brilliantly organised by PPORA Representative Tik Saunders and very kindly sponsored by Mark and Pat Barthorpe […]
The Midlands Area Point To Point Association are delighted to announce that the Dodson & Horrell Novice Rider Final will be held in the region next season. The race will form part of the Melton Hunt Club card at their meeting on the 8th May 2016.